Sorbitan Monostearate

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Sorbitan, esters, monooctadecanoate;
Sorbitan Monostearate [1338-41-6]

DEFINITION

Sorbitan Monostearate is a partial ester of Stearic Acid with Sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. It yields, upon saponification, NLT 68.0% and NMT 76.0% of fatty acids, and NLT 27.0% and NMT 34.0% of polyols (w/w).

USP REFERENCE STANDARDS FOR PURCHASE

USP 1,4-Sorbitan RS
USP Isosorbide RS

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